The Weaker Vessel: Woman's Lot In Seventeenth-Century England
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good , price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Light shelf wear top edge of DJ, some fading.
This compelling historical account chronicles the intricate realities of women's lives during 17th-century England. It meticulously details the societal expectations, legal constraints, and daily struggles that defined the female experience in a patriarchal era. Fraser uncovers the diverse roles women occupied, from domestic laborers to influential figures, illustrating their resilience and resourcefulness amidst pervasive limitations. The narrative presents a vivid portrait of an age where gender profoundly shaped destiny, offering profound insights into the historical foundations of modern gender dynamics. This authoritative work argues for a nuanced understanding of women's contributions and challenges within a complex historical landscape.
Author: Antonia Fraser
Format: Hardback
Published: 1984, Weidenfeld and Nicolson, London
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good , price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Light shelf wear top edge of DJ, some fading.
This compelling historical account chronicles the intricate realities of women's lives during 17th-century England. It meticulously details the societal expectations, legal constraints, and daily struggles that defined the female experience in a patriarchal era. Fraser uncovers the diverse roles women occupied, from domestic laborers to influential figures, illustrating their resilience and resourcefulness amidst pervasive limitations. The narrative presents a vivid portrait of an age where gender profoundly shaped destiny, offering profound insights into the historical foundations of modern gender dynamics. This authoritative work argues for a nuanced understanding of women's contributions and challenges within a complex historical landscape.